Vera was born in Germany and has been living in Auckland with her German husband since 2004. Vera learned tourism from scratch (apprenticeship as a travel agent) and was, among other things, managing director of Farm-Tours GmbH, which offers agricultural study trips worldwide.
Her passion for New Zealand as a travel destination began as early as 1990, but work and family kept her from immigrating for a long time. Since 2008 she has been self-employed again in tourism and works as a tour guide and city guide for both groups and individuals in her own licensed vehicle. When she is not on the road, she takes care of guests in her own Fernglen B&B guest house.
Vera’s enthusiasm for the country and people of her adopted home is conveyed to her guests in a warm and informative way. Her professional demeanor and sound knowledge helps to find her way in all situations. Their motto “Come as a guest and leave as a friend” has caused many guest to shed a tear when they say goodbye and think about a second trip to Aotearoa.
Vera is a member of the New Zealand tour guide association ProGuides New Zealand Inc., and in Auckland, among other things, she is also an enthusiastic sailor.
Professional Guide reference
My qualification is based on many years of tourism experience at home and abroad as well as extensive knowledge of New Zealand and destinations worldwide..
I have a proven history of working in leadership roles, currently under my own company logo Koru Travel. For some years I was also National Sales & Marketing Manager for KEA (camper/motorcycle rentals & tours) and I have owned and operated Farm Tours Ltd specialized on worldwide special interest tours. I have a flexible and professional approach in working with my guests and clients and I am passionate to give them a true experience from an insiders perspective.
I have an outgoing nature with a sound knowledge of local history, culture, heritage and geography. I call New Zealand home since 2004 and also own my own licensed luxury tour van for up to 6 passengers. I also own and operate Fernglen B&B on Aucklands North Shore offering …rooms with a view.
I am offering guiding services as well as transport and tour arrangements throughout New Zealand.
I have a flexible and professional approach in working with my guests and clients and I am passionate to give them a true experience from an insiders perspective. I have an outgoing nature with a sound knowledge of local history, culture, heritage and geography.
I call New Zealand home since 2004 and offering guiding services as well as transport and tour arrangements throughout New Zealand.
License classes
Waka Kotahi / P – Endorsement
Passenger Service Licence for vehicles of 12 seats or less, including the driver
Auckland Council – Proved Operator
Permit to carry out any activity in a park or reserve
Proguides association member
Association for professional tour guides and driver-guides in New Zealand.
Deportment of conservation (DOC) licensee
DOC licence to undertake certain activities on land administered by the Department of Conservation
NZ Coast Guard – First Aid & Coastal Medic
Intermediate course within 24 hours of assistance. Meets requirements for workplace first aid certificate. Recognised by RYA, and YNZ
Cruise ship ports serviced
Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Akaroa, Lyttleton / Christchurch, Invercargill
